This photos demonstrates the profound impact Bangkok has had on me....soon I will be wearing an orange robe!!!
Bangkok sure lives up to it's billing. It is at the least "overwhelming" and not for the faint of heart. With ten million people living on top of one another and only source of income is what they bring in (no social service or government pensions)...well you can imagine the nice but aggressive behavior related to everyone trying to get your tourist money. Rob and I have been all over the city and the highlight thus far was a one hour Long Tail Boat through the hidden waterways off the Cha Phraya River. We really had the chance to see how people really live here outside the bright lights of the big city. We visited the Palace and a number of temples. Yesterday we went for a traditional Thai massage, a facial and a haircut - all for under $50 (for the two of us). Picture someone performing yoga on your body...a bit painful!I have had the best Thai food on the planet. In fact the Italian food we had the other night was fantastic as well. We relaxed today at at Rob's pool as I have been nursing a cold the last 24hours. I must be getting old to be in a city this rich in hedonism and I am in bed early on a Saturday night haha. Oh well, if this is the only set back I will be quite happy. I am feeling a little better so figured I best update the Blog. I also need to prepare to head North tomorrow. Flying (1hr) to Chiang Mai where I will venture out on my own. Not sure what Internet access I will have but I will update when I can...though I may be distracted by the elephants and monkeys?? Stay tuned....:)
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